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Griddle Adjustments — SIT Thermostat
Thermostatic Griddle Adjustments (SIT Control)
SIT Valve Control
Garland’s Heavy Duty Counterline contains a gas control system enclosed in one component — the SIT Control.
The griddle pilot safety system is an internal subcomponent of the control. This control (part#CK4528339) is
modified to snap action. There is no Bypass on this control.
This control, although very similar to the mechanical controls found on Garland’s current range and griddle
models, has several major economical efficiencies that offer reliability advantages to the customer.
NOTE
1. Griddle SIT control - Temperature control range 175
0
F - 525
0
F (80
0
C -
274
0
C).
2. It is a safety valve, and thermostat in one assembly. The safety valve
should not be removed from the body of the control for any reason.
3. Verify manifold pressure before replacing.
4. Familiar Open circuit, closed circuit, and drop out checks should be
made if the internal safety valve is suspected to be at fault.
5. This control does not require any initial flame setting.
6. This control does not require internal calibration. (Some minor knob
adjustments could be appropriate, but it would be rare.
7. If a SIT control component is suspected to be internally at fault,
replace the control.
Installing a Thermocouple
A thermocouple nut should be started and turned all the way in by hand. An additional quarter turn with a small
wrench will be sufficient to seat the lock washer and maintain adequate contact. Connection that is too loose or
too tight of the thermocouple nut to the automatic pilot valve can prevent the thermocouple from activating the
valve. Inspect the thermocouple lead visually to ensure there are no cracks or ruptures.
Testing the Magnet Assembly and Thermocouple Operation
Heating at the thermocouple tip by a pilot flame produces an electric potential for energizing the magnet that, in
turn, holds open the main and pilot valves.
When the pilot is “out” or improperly adjusted, insufficient heat is applied to the thermocouple tip to produce
adequate electrical generation that results in the control shutting itself off. If, while following the proper lighting
procedures, the magnet cannot be made to “hold”, inspect the pilot flame for proper size and adjustment (see pilot
burner adjustment).
If the magnet will still not hold, perform the following tests: closed circuit test, open circuit test.